ML20205K144

Informs That Written Reactor & Senior Reactor Operator Licensing & Requalification Exams Scheduled for 860415 & Operating Exams Scheduled for 860416-18.All License Applications Should Be Submitted 60 Days Prior to Exam Date

ML20205K144
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	02/24/1986
From:	Gagliardo J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Tison Campbell ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT CO.
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NUDOCS 8602270153
Download: ML20205K144 (3)

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FEB M N In Reply Refer To:

Docket: 50-313/86-01-LTR Arkansas Power & Light Company ATTN: T. Gene Campbell Vice President - Nuclear Operations P. O. Box 551 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 Gentlemen:

SUBJECT:

REACTOR OPERATOR AND SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS AND REQUALIFICATION EXAMINATIONS In telephone conversations between Mr. Ralph Cooley, Chief, Operator Licensing Section, and Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1 (AN0 1) training personnel, arrangements were made for administration of examinations at ANO-1.

The written examinations are scheduled for April 15, 1986. The plant simulator and operating examinations are scheduled for April 16-18, 1986.

The facility management is responsible for providing adequate space and facilities in order to properly conduct the written examinations. Attachment 1,

" Administration of Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Written Examinations," describes our requirements for conducting these examinations.

Unit 1 training personnel have been informed of these requirements.

A full set of applicable ANO-1 operating procedures and instructions is maintained and updated by NRC Region IV for use in developing license examinations. Additional information requirements will be handled on an individual basis and will not impact the examination schedule.

All reactor and senior reactor operator license applications normally should be submitted at least 60 days before the first examination dates so that we will be able to review training and experience of the candidates, process medical certifications, and prepare final examiner assignments after candidate eligibility has been determined. If applications are not received at least 30 days before the examination dates, it is likely that a postponement will be necessary.

Request for information is approved by the Office of Management and Budget under Clearance Number 3050-0101, which expires June 30, 1986. Comments on burden and duplication may be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Reports Management Room 320B, New Executive Office Building, Washington, D. C. 20503.

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O Arkansas Power & Light Company .Thank you .for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions regarding examination procedures and requirements, please contact Mr. John Pellet, Chief Examiner, (817)860-8159 or Mr. R. A. Cooley, Chief, Operator Licensing Section, (817)860-8147.

Sincerely Origina! Signed By J. E. Gagliardo, Chief Reactor Projects Branch

Enclosure:

Attachment I cc w/ attachments:

J. M. Levine, General Manager Arkansas Nuclear One P. O. Box 608 Russellville, Arkansas 72801 J. Vandergrift, Training Superintendent Arkansas Nuclear One P.O. Box 608 Russellville, Arkansas 72801 E. Force, Operations Training Supervisor, Unit 1 Arkansas Nuclear One P.O. Box 608 Russelville, Arkansas 72801 bec distrib by DMB: (M003) bec distrib by RIV:

RIV File D. Hunter E. Haycraft Resident Inspector SectionChief(RPB/B)

R. Cooley R. Martin, RA E. Johnson, DRSP J. Pellet S. McCrory

ATTACHMENT 1 ADMINISTRATION OF REACTOR / SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSING WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS Operator Licensing Branch requirements are:

1. A single room shall be provided for completing the written examination. The location of this room and supporting restroom facilities shall be such as to prevent contact with all other facility and/or contractor personnel during the duration of the written examination. If necessary, the facility should make arrangements for the use of a suitable room at a local school, motel, or other building. Obtaining this space is the responsibility of the licensee.

2. Minimum spacing is required to ensure examination integrity as determined by the chief examiner. Minimum spacing should be one candidate per table, with a three foot space between tables. No wall charts, models, and/or other training materials shall be present in the examination room.

3. Suitable arrangements shall be made by the facility if the candidates are to have lunch, coffee, or other refreshments. These arrangements shall comply with Item 1 above. These arrangements shall be reviewed by the examiner and/or proctor.

4. The facility shall arrange to have a maximum of one knowledgeable facility or contract staff member per section per examination available to review the written examination and answer key. This review shall begin after all candidates have completed the examination and all examination materials and notes have been turned in to the examiner or proctor. This review is limited to two (2) hours per exam. Any additional comments should be provided in writing to the appropriate Regional Branch Chief, not later than five (5) working days following the end of the site visit.

5. The licensee shall provide pads of 8- in, by 11 in. lined paper in unopened packages for each candidate's use in completing the examination. The examiner shall distribute these pads to the candidates. All reference material needed to complete the examination shall be furnished by the examiner. Candidates may bring pens, pencils, calculators, or slide rules into the examination room and no other equipment of reference material shall be allowed.

6. Only black ink or dark pencils should be used for writing answers to questions.